Dealer Group
California Car Online
California Car Online runs 18 locations in 1 state and earns a CarEdge transparency grade of B (85/100) from 108 verified out-the-door quotes in the past year.
- Average dealer fees
- $378
- Quoted add-ons
- On 25% of quotes, past year
- CarEdge Certified
- 1 store
- Top-graded store
- Fremont Ford (A)
Verified quotes since 2025
Score Breakdown
Grade Distribution
Across 17 locations graded in the past year
71% of locations earned a B or better. No location received an F.
Key Insights
Transparency Score
Scores 85/100, 7.2 points below the national average of 92/100.
Quoted add-ons
25% of quotes from the past year include a quoted add-on, 5 points above the national average of 20%.
Advertised price
75% of past-year quotes we could check against the website matched the advertised price (national average: 59%). The other 25% came in about $80 over.
Dealer fees
Stores charged $378 in dealer fees on average over the past year. National average: $613.
Top performers in this group
CarEdge Certified dealers in California Car Online
CarEdge Certified dealers earned an A on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index, graded from real out-the-door quotes.
Verified every month by CarEdge. The grade behind the badge is earned, never bought. Certification never changes a dealer's grade or ranking.
All locations
| Dealer | Location | Grade | Score | Quotes (past year) | Brand | Dealer Fees | Quoted Add-ons |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont Ford | Newark, CA | A | 99 | 19 | Ford | $85 | 37% |
| Concord Chevrolet | Concord, CA | A | 98 | 4 | Chevrolet | $129 | 25% |
| Acura of Concord | Concord, CA | A | 96 | 6 | Acura | $122 | None |
| Stevens Creek Cadillac | Santa Clara, CA | A | 96 | 4 | Cadillac | $122 | 25% |
| Dublin Chevrolet | Dublin, CA | A | 95 | 1 | Chevrolet | Not shown | None |
| Fremont Hyundai | Fremont, CA | A | 93 | 8 | Hyundai | $127 | 38% |
| California Car Online | Dublin, CA | A | 91 | 2 | Acura | $122 | 50% |
| Fremont Buick GMC | Fremont, CA | B | 87 | 12 | Buick | $463 | 8% |
| Fremont Chevrolet | Fremont, CA | B | 86 | 7 | Chevrolet | $170 | 29% |
| Stevens Creek Chevrolet | San Jose, CA | B | 85 | 4 | Chevrolet | $763 | None |
Group locations
18 locations across California
Frequently Asked Questions
Is California Car Online a good place to buy a car?
Yes, by CarEdge's measure. California Car Online earns CarEdge transparency grade B (85/100) across 108 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year at 17 stores, graded 7 A, 5 B, 5 C. 71% of its graded stores earn an A or B. Grades vary by store, so check the specific location before you buy.
What do reviews say about California Car Online?
CarEdge reviews California Car Online on 108 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, not star ratings. California Car Online earns CarEdge transparency grade B (85/100) across 108 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year at 17 stores, graded 7 A, 5 B, 5 C. Quoted add-ons show up on 25% of those quotes, and 75% of the quotes we could check against the website matched the advertised price.
What fees do California Car Online dealerships charge?
Its stores average $378 in dealer fees across 108 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year.
Do California Car Online dealerships add dealer add-ons?
CarEdge's verified quotes from the past year show quoted add-ons on 25% of California Car Online quotes. Ask any store for an itemized out-the-door quote with all dealer add-ons removed before you visit.
Which California Car Online dealership is the best?
Fremont Ford in Newark, CA is California Car Online's highest-graded store on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index: grade A (99/100) from 19 verified out-the-door quotes in the past year.
Which California Car Online dealerships are CarEdge Certified?
Fremont Ford is CarEdge Certified. CarEdge Certified dealers hold an A grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index and guarantee four things on every deal: an all-in out-the-door price up front, no surprise add-ons, fast, real answers, and an honest, no-pressure experience. CarEdge verifies the guarantee with ongoing AI mystery shops, and a dealer that slips below an A grade loses the badge. Certification is earned from data, never bought.
Do California Car Online advertised prices include all required charges?
On 75% of the past-year quotes we could check against the website, the out-the-door price before taxes and government fees matched the store's advertised price. Check each store's page for its own result.